Chapter 2
Introduction
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Specications 3
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ProductConguration 5
Monitor 5
Control Panel 7
Console 12
Peripheral Devices 15
Probe 17
SONOACE R3 Cart (Optional) 18
Accessory 19
Options 20
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Specifications
Physical
Dimensions
Height: 375mm (with handle)
Width: 402mm (with probe holder)
Depth: 188mm (with control panel)
Weight: More than 8.7kg
Imaging modes
2D real-time
Dual 2D real-time
2D/M-mode
Power Doppler
Color Doppler for Option
Pulsed-wave Doppler for Option
3D-mode (Freehand) for Option
Simultaneous
Gray Scale
256 (8 bits)
Focusing
Dynamic transmit focusing, maximum of eight points (four points simultaneously
selectable)
Digital dynamic receive focusing (continuous)
Probes
Curved Linear Array
C2-4/20, CN2-8, CN4-9
Linear Array
L5-12/60, LN5-12/40
Endocavity Curved Linear Array
EC4-9
Probe
connections
One probe connectors
Two probe connectors for option
Monitor
15 inch LCD monitor
Rear Panel Input
Connections
USB 3ports
LAN (10/100 BASE-T)
DVI Output
BW Printer remote control
BW Output
S-VHS Output
Sound Output
Image Storage
Maximum 512 frames for CINE memory
Maximum 4096 Lines for LOOP memory
Image ling system
Application
Gynecology, Abdomen, OB, Renal, Urology, Vascular, Small Part, Fetal Heart,
Breast, Musculoskeletal, Pediatric, Neonatal, Cardiac
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Electrical
Parameters
100~120V/200~240V, 250VA, 50/60Hz
Automatic
Calculation and
Quantication
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Cardiology
Fetal Echo
Vascular
Urology
* Refer the Chapter 5 for additional information
Signal
processing
(Pre-
processing)
TGC control
Mode-independent gain control
Acoustic power control (adjustable)
Dynamic aperture
Dynamic apodization
Dynamic range control (adjustable)
Image view area control
M-mode sweep speed control
HD zoom
Signal
processing
(Post-
processing)
Frame average
Gamma-scale windowing
Image orientation (left/right and up/down)
White on black/black on white
Measurement
Trackball operation of multiple cursors
2D: Linear measurements and area measurements using elliptical approximation or
trace
M-mode: Continuous readout of distance, time, and slope rate
Doppler: Velocity and trace
Auxiliary
Black-and white printer
Color printer
VCR
Monitor
Foot switch
User Interface
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplied Chinese
Pressure Limits
Operating: 700hPa to 1060hPa
Storage: 700hPa to 1060hPa
Humidity Limits
Operating: 30% to 75%
Storage & Shipping: 20% to 90%
Temperature
Limits
Operating: 10
O
C ~ 35
O
C
Storage & Shipping: -25
O
C ~ 60
O
C
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Product Configuration
The SONOACE R3 consists of the monitor, the control panel, the console, the peripheral devices, and
the probes.
Monitor
The monitor of this system is a color VGA monitor, which displays ultrasound images and additional
information. This monitor is connected to the main body through a central pivot, allowing it to be tilted
to the optimal viewing angle.
Monitor Display
The monitor displays ultrasound images, operation menus and a variety of other information. The
screen is divided into six sections:
①
Title,
②
Menu,
③
Image,
④
Thumbnail,
⑤
User Information, and
⑥
Softmenu sections.
1
2
3
4
5
6
[Figure 2.1 Monitor Display]
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Title Area
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This section displays the Logo, Patient Name, Hospital Name, Application, Frame Rate & Depth,
Probe Information, Acoustic Output Information and Date & Time.
Menu Area
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The menu is divided into 3 kinds: Image adjustment menu, Measurement menu, and Utility
menu. Use Menu dial-button to select an item from the menu.
Image Area
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The ultrasound image, image information, annotation, and measurement information are
displayed in the image area.
Thumbnails Area
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Saved images, by pressing the Save button on the control panel, are displayed in the thumbnails
area. Thumbnails are showed when you check ‘on’ in Setup> System > Misc. This area shows
up to four images.
Refer to ‘Chapter 7. Utilities’ for detail.
User Information Area
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A variety of information necessary for system use e.g. current system status and Body Markers.
Softmenu
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Available menu items may vary depending on the current system state. To set or change a Soft
Menu item, use the corresponding dial-button on the control panel.
Adjusting Brightness
Use the left/right arrow keys on the keyboard. However, brightness cannot be adjusted in Text
Mode.
NOTE
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Control Panel
The control panel can be used for controlling the system.
[Figure 2.2 Control Panel]
The user can manipulate the control panel using
①
Button,
②
Dial-Button,
③
Slide,
④
Trackball. The
dial-button can be used both as a dial and a button.
Control Panel Map
The following are descriptions and instructions for the controls on the control panel. For more
information on the buttons with multiple functions, see 'Chapter 3' and later of this manual.
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On/Off
Turns the system on/off.
Patient
Displays the Patient Information screen for patient selection and information
entry.
End Exam
Finishes the exam of the currently selected patient and resets the related data.
SONOVIEW
Runs SONOVIEW
TM
which is the image ling program.
Report
Displays the Report screen that shows the measurement results of the current
application and other information.
2D / Single
[Allows you to select the 2D or Single function
- 2D: Use this button to enable 2D Mode. Pressing this button in 2D mode does
not disable the mode. Pressing it in Combined Mode switches to 2D Mode.
- Single: In Dual Mode, press this button to switch to 2D Mode.
M
Use this button to enable/disable M Mode.
Color
Use this button to enable/disable Color Doppler Mode.
PD
Use this button to enable/disable Power Doppler Mode.
PW (Option)
Use this button to enable/disable PW Spectral Doppler Mode.
Dual
Use this button to enable Dual Mode.
Focus
Use this switch to adjust the focus position. The focus position changes on the
ruler as you adjust its position
Depth
Use this switch to adjust the scanning depth for the selected image. The depth
information changes in the Title area as you adjust the depth.
Calc
Starts measurements by application. The measurement menu is displayed on the
left side of the screen.
Caliper
Starts to measure distance, circumference, area, and volume. The current
measurement item is displayed on the left side of the screen.
Trackball
Use the trackball to move the cursor on the screen. It can also be used to search
through Cine or Loop images when Freeze is enabled.
Change
Use this button to change the function of the trackball.
Set
Use this option to select an item or value. In Spectral Doppler Mode and 3D
mode, it is also used as update function.
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Exit
Exits the currently used function and returns to the previous staus.
Menu / Angle
Carries out the Menu or Angle function.
Menu: Press dial button to activate the available menu item of current scan mode.
Angle: Rotate the dial-button to adjust the angle. Adjust the angle of sample
volume in PW Spectral Doppler Mode. It is also used to adjust the Indicator angle
or the Probe angle of Body Marker.
Clear
Deletes text, Indicator, body marker, and measurement result, etc. displayed on
an image.
Active Mode
Changes the menu or soft menu on the screen.
Save
Use this button to save the selected image or report in a database.
Print
Use this button to print the image on the screen via a printer.
Freeze
Use this button to freeze the image that is being scanned.
Press it again to return to scan mode.
Q Scan / Gain
Carries out the Q Scan or Gain function.
- Q Scan: Press this dial-button to enable Quick Scan. If Quick Scan is enabled, ‘Q’
mark is shown in the right hand side of the screen.
- Gain: Rotate this dial-button to adjust Gain in each mode.
TGC
Adjusts TGC values for each depth using 6 slides. TGC stands for Time Gain
Control.
Too large a difference in the gain value settings of adjacent TGC slides may lead to the generation
of stripes in an image.
Soft menu buttons
(1~5)
Use the Soft Menu that appears on the screen. Available menu items may vary
depending on the current system state.
[Figure 2.3 Soft menu button]
CAUTION
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Keyboards
This product comes with an alphanumeric keyboard, which can be used to enter text and run a
variety of functions by using function keys
[Figure 2.4 keyboards]
※
Note for Using Russian
If you set the language in Russian, you cannot use function keys under Caps Lock is on.
Text
This is used to start Text mode.
M Cursor
This is used to display M line or hide.
Biopsy
This is used to start the biopsy.
Data on / off
This button is used to display information of image on the upper right side of
screen or hide.
3D
This is used to start or nish the 3D Mode.
Zoom
This is used to start or finish the Zoom Mode. The Zoom Navigation Box is
displayed on the user information area.
Setup
This button is used to appear the Setup screen for setting system parameters.
Utility
This button is used to appear the utility menu.
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App.
This is used to appear Application screen to select/change probes and
applications.
Probe
This is used to change another probe.
This button is available when you use the two probe connector (optional).
Storage Manager
This button is used to appear the Storage Manager window.
Indicator
This is used to start or nish the indicator Mode.
Body Marker
This is used to start or nish the Body Marker Mode.
Freq.
Press the button to change frequency for the probe.
Select Res, Pen or Gen. The selected frequency will be displayed in the title area.
Har.
This is used to turn Harmonic Imaging on. Press this button again to turn the
mode off. This button is only activated with the specic probe.
,
Allows you to adjust the monitor brightness.
,
Allows you to adjust volume in Spectral Doppler Mode.
Measurement function keys
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You can start the specic OB measurement with Q, W, E, R, T, Y, or U key on the keyboards.
Refer to ‘Setting System’ in ‘Chapter 7. Utilities’ for detailed information.
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Console
Whilst the inside of the console consists of devices enabling the implementation of ultrasound images,
the outside of the console consists of various connection ports and handles.
[Figure 2.5 Console]
Rear Panel
A monitor, printer, VCR, etc. are connected via the rear panel at the back of the system.
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[Figure 2.6 Rear Panel]
USB Port: Connect the USB peripherals.
Network Port: Connect the Network. Patient information is
transferred to another server via the DICOM network.
DVI port (Output): Outputs digital signals to the monitor.
Print Remote port (Output): Connect an echo printer to this port
for remote printing.
S-VHS port (Output): Connects the VCR in S-VHS mode.
Sound (Output): Used to input and output audio signals.
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Power Connection Part
The power connection part is located at the back of the system.
[Figure 2.7 Power Connection Part]
①
Power Inlet: Connects the power cable to an external power source.
②
Fuse Holder: Holds the inlet fuse.
Cover the power inlet area with a plug bracket and secure it with screws.
Probe Holder
A probe holder is mounted at the right side of the control panel.
NOTE
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Peripheral Devices
Based on needs, various peripheral devices can be connected via the corresponding ports located on
the rear panel.
When using a peripheral device from a USB port, always turn the power off before connect-
ing/disconnecting the device. Connection/disconnection of USB devices during power-on
may lead to malfunction of the system and USB devices.
Refer to the operation manual of peripheral device about its operating.
The following products are recommended:
DVD
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DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
Video Page printer
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Black and White : SONY UP-D897, SONY UP-897MD, Mitsubishi P-91, Mitsubishi P-93W
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Color : SONY UP-D23MD, SONY UP-20, SONY UP-23MD
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Inkjet Printer
■
Contact MEDISON Local sales or service representative about abailable printers.
Do not place an inkjet printer inside the patient environment.
2.5m
1.5m
1.5m 1.5m
[Figure 2.8 The patient environment]
CAUTION
NOTE
NOTE
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CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
NOTE
Contact MEDISON Customer Service Center for inquiries about printer driver installation.
USB Magnetic Optical (MO) Disk Drive
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1 Fujitsu DynaMO 1300U2B or later version
The USB MO Drive should not be used with other USB storage devices simultaneously.
USB to RS-232C Serial Cable
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USB to Serial (RS-232C) Converter with FTDI Chipset (FTDI FT232BM Compatible)
For more information about the Open Line Transfer, refer to `Chapter 5. Measurements and
Calculations’.
Foot Switch
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Set the function of the foot switch in Setup > Peripherals > Foot Switch; Dual, Freeze, Update, or
Store.
Others
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Flash Memory media
▶
If you use the USB 1.1 flash memory, the system cannot recognize it. In the case of this, delete
the flash memory from the console and quip again.
▶
When remove the removable disk, use Storage manager.
▶
USB ports are located both on the front panel and the rear panel of the console.
We recommend that you connect USB storage devices (MO drive, flash memory media,
etc.) to the ports on the front panel and other USB peripheral devices to the rear panel for
added convenience.
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NOTE
NOTE
Probe
Probes are devices that generate ultrasound waves and process reected wave data for the purpose
of image formation.
For more information, refer to `Chapter 9 Probes’.
Connecting probes
For the safety of the console and probe, be sure to power off the console before connecting or
disconnecting a probe to/from the probe port on the console.
1. Disconnect the probe by depressing the probe lock switch.
2. Connect the probe to the probe port on the back side of the console.
3. Mount the probe by lifting the probe lock switch.
If the probe does not connect properly, try reconnecting it after removing any foreign objects.
[Figure 2.9 Probe Connector]
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SONOACE R3 Cart (Optional)
[Figure 2.10 SONOACE R3 Cart]
The SONOACE R3 System can be placed on a cart during use or for transport. For more information
on installing and using the SONOACE R3, please refer to the installation guide that comes with it.
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Accessory
This system provides a box including accessories.
CABLE CORE
RCA-BNC GENDER
FUSE
BRACKET
DV12RGB GENDER
DRIVER
M3*8 SCREW
MANUALPOWER CORD
SONO GEL
[Figure 2.11 Accessory ]
Main cord set, separately certified according to the relevant standards, is to be used when supplied
to EU and USA/CAN.
Accessories can be different according to the country.
CAUTION
NOTE
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Options
The SONOACE R3 has the following optional functions:
▶
Image ling-SONOVIEW
▶
DICOM
▶
Freehand 3D
▶
Pulse wave Doppler
▶
Color Doppler
▶
Cardiac S/W Package
For further information about optional functions, please refer to the relevant chapters in this manual.
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